hoddlewaddle Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Considering fitting a 1.4 16v in the current 1.0 - let's not get into the whys and wherefores, it's a project for the two of us... Until I get one in front of me to compare, I'm not 100%, but is the subframe the same and the bolt-on mounts different... or do I need the full frame? I understand the Sport hubs are different and enable the fitting of proper sized brakes - how much else is different chassis-wise between the Sport and a boggo 1.0? Rear end comes with discs IIRC? Naturally I'm concentrating on the important bits (that make noise) first. (If I've missed a very obvious topic, please feel free to insult me and direct me to it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 This is the only thread I can find on here discussing subframes. I suggest you ask @Rich.. he is a wealth of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 9:26 PM, hoddlewaddle said: Considering fitting a 1.4 16v in the current 1.0 - let's not get into the whys and wherefores, it's a project for the two of us... Until I get one in front of me to compare, I'm not 100%, but is the subframe the same and the bolt-on mounts different... or do I need the full frame? I understand the Sport hubs are different and enable the fitting of proper sized brakes - how much else is different chassis-wise between the Sport and a boggo 1.0? Rear end comes with discs IIRC? Naturally I'm concentrating on the important bits (that make noise) first. (If I've missed a very obvious topic, please feel free to insult me and direct me to it...) Subframe is the same. Only 3 that are different are the GTI, 1.4TDI and the 3L. Sport hubs are different yes. Rear beam is also different as you mentioned as they have the discs on. But you can change from the stub axles outwards to convert the drums. Handbrake cables are slightly longer for discs on the back too. Engine mounts are different obviously too. Everything else "chassis-wise" is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoddlewaddle Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 That is spot on - thank you! Much appreciated. Now to make the world's largest order of Plusgas and wire brushes... and of course a couple of new hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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